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Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking an early childhood education professional to design and supervise age-appropriate curriculum, manage classroom activities, and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

You will supervise part-time assistants and volunteers, coordinate with parents, and ensure accurate record-keeping and classroom development. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and ongoing education within our Child Development Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent coursework with a focus in Early Childhood, preferred.
• Two-year certification in early child development, or CDA credential, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in planning curriculum based upon knowledge of child development and observations to provide an optimal and safe environment for young children.
• Provides a welcoming environment for children and parents and collaborates in arranging and conducting parent/teacher conferences.
• Supervises and delegates classroom responsibilities to part-time assistant teachers, volunteers, and student teachers. Maintains cleanliness and order in the classroom.
• Provides supervision that ensures children are constantly attended by Center staff. Monitors children in the group and reports any unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.
• Maintains all required records including attendance, meal counts, conference reports, and prepares other required classroom records.
• Assists the development and educational growth of the Center by utilizing and maintaining Center materials and resources and participating in community workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Job Description Summary

Designs, implements, and supervises age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises students and volunteers, and maintains a safe and healthy environment.

Overview

Job Description Summary

Designs, implements, and supervises age-appropriate curriculum, managers classroom activities and interactions, supervises students and volunteers, and maintains a safe and healthy environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Collaborates in planning curriculum based upon knowledge of child development and observations to provide an optimal and safe environment for young children.
• Provides a welcoming environment for children and parents and collaborates in arranging and conducting parent/teacher conferences.
• Supervises and delegates classroom responsibilities to part-time assistant teachers, volunteers, and student teachers. Maintains cleanliness and order in the classroom.
• Provides supervision that ensures children are constantly attended by Center staff. Monitors children in the group and reports any unusual symptoms to parents or administrator.
• Maintains all required records including attendance, meal counts, conference reports, and prepares other required classroom records.
• Assists the development and educational growth of the Center by utilizing and maintaining Center materials and resources and participating in community workshops.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent coursework with a focus in Early Childhood, preferred.

Certifications

Two-year certification in early child development, or CDA credential, preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of State Licensing regulations, SUTQ, and Center policies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction for part-time assistant teachers, students, and volunteers.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Experience

Experience in an early childhood education program, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Working Outdoors, hot temperatures, cold temperatures
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"